Beinn Heasgarnich

Hills & Mountains

Beinn Heasgarnich lies between the head of Glen Lochay and Loch Lyon and is a massive sprawling mountain often described as a `whaleback`. In more romantic vein, the Gaelic translation of the name means ` peak of the roaring waterfall of the horses` and, for those that care to explore the character of the mountain, there are secret waterfalls.

For Munro baggers, Creag Mhor (big peak) looms close by at the head of Glen Lochay, a steeper, more shapely mountain.

Regional Info

Public Transport Directions

Getting there by railway:- Rail stations at Crianlarich and Pitlochry are the closest. Car hire then required to reach Glen Lochay or upper Glen Lyon.

Getting there by aeroplane:- From Glasgow or Edinburgh airports head north to the city of Perth. Follow the A9 trunk road to Ballinluig and then take the A827 west to Aberfeldy. Travel north west from Aberfeldy on the B846 to reach Keltneyburn, then turn off up the single track Glen Lyon road and continue as far as you can go. On reaching Pubil and Loch Lyon turn left across the unclassified road into Glen Lochay. The starting point for access to this hill is near the highest point on the road.

Getting there by ferry:- From the port of Rosyth head north to the city of Perth. Follow the A9 trunk road to Ballinluig and then take the A827 west to Aberfeldy. Travel north west from Aberfeldy on the B846 to reach Keltneyburn, then turn off up the single track Glen Lyon road and continue as far as you can go. On reaching Pubil and Loch Lyon turn left across the unclassified road into Glen Lochay. The starting point for access to this hill is near the highest point on the road.

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